distributed than income, and points to a long term downward trend in wealth inequality over most of the twentieth century. We also … differences, but inheritance is also widely recognised as playing a major role, especially at the upper end of the wealth range. A …This chapter is concerned with the distribution of personal wealth, which usually refers to the material assets that …

-economic characteristics such as income, wealth and age? What is the weight of housing in households’ balance sheets and how does this vary … socio-economic groups? What is the impact of mortgage debt on access to homeownership and wealth accumulation, and on debt … residential mobility? iv) Is there a link between homeownership and wealth inequality? Between inequality in housing wealth and in …